John UWAKWE
North Adelaide,SA
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
All Round Care Support Worker
Independent Living Australia ILA
03.2023 - Current
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
AQF Level 5 – CHC52015 Diploma - Community Services
Australia Institute of Business & Innovation
Melbourne, VIC03.2023
MBA - Project Management
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Igbinedion University
Nigeria, OKD11.2007
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Companionship
- Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Flexible Schedule
- Disability Support
- Heavy Lifting
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
Certification
- Govt. of SA Dept. of Human Services : Working With Children Check, 06/01/23
- Safe Place Training Goodwood SA: Safe Environments for Children and Young People, 05/01/23
- Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, 04/01/23
- First Aid Pro Adelaide CBD SA: Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
- First Aid Training Adelaide CBD SA: First Aid & CPR Certification
- NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission: National Crime Check & Right to Work, 04/01/23
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module, 04/01/23
Additional Information
- Hold a current, unrestricted driver’s licence.
- Subclass VISA 491 - February 2028.
- Up-to-date Immunisations.
Timeline
All Round Care Support Worker
Independent Living Australia ILA
03.2023 - Current
AQF Level 5 – CHC52015 Diploma - Community Services
Australia Institute of Business & Innovation
MBA - Project Management
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Igbinedion University
- Govt. of SA Dept. of Human Services : Working With Children Check, 06/01/23
- Safe Place Training Goodwood SA: Safe Environments for Children and Young People, 05/01/23
- Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, 04/01/23
- First Aid Pro Adelaide CBD SA: Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
- First Aid Training Adelaide CBD SA: First Aid & CPR Certification
- NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission: National Crime Check & Right to Work, 04/01/23
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module, 04/01/23
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